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Register Today for the Verna Mize Triathlon

Join SLI for Root Beer Floats!

We’re celebrating National Root Beer Float Day early this year!

Join Student Leadership and Involvement and a dedicated crew of volunteers from Residence Education, next Thursday, August 4th from 1-3 PM in the MUB Circle for your annual treat!

Floats are free while supplies last!

We hope to see you there!

Join CDI for a Bonfire at Prince’s Point!

Volunteers are needed for Camp STAR!

Camp STAR is a bereavement camp for children ages 8-17 that have experienced the death of a loved one. It is a free weekend-long camp held at Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, MI. There are traditional camp activities along with grief support and education for children. The camp will be from August 11th – 14th. The 11th is a mandatory training day for volunteers. Please contact us directly if you need an application printed or mailed to you. If you aren’t able to email or mail your application in, please contact us and we will assist in getting your application submitted. Please submit applications by July 23rd.

STAR Children’s Bereavement Services – No child grieving alone (starcbs.org)

upcampstar@gmail.com

906-250-2489

Coming Up on GivePulse…

Keweenaw Co-op’s MDOT Highway Cleanup

Please join the Keweenaw Co-op Board of Directors for our 2^nd highway clean-up event of 2022 on Wednesday evening, July 20, from 6:30-8:00 PM. Learn more on their event page.

House Construction with Habitat for Humanity

Copper Country Habitat for Humanity is in the process of building its next home for someone in need. They have started to clear lot 26 on Green Acres Road, in Houghton and will continue work on the property throughout the summer. Volunteers are needed on Thursdays from 9-3 and on Saturdays from 9-3. Lunch will be provided. Any skill level is welcome to come and volunteer, there will be someone to show the volunteers how and what they can do to help during their shift volunteering. Learn more on their event page.

Come Hang with Us!

Come HANG with Student Leadership and Involvement staff this Friday! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on Walker Lawn lounging in a hammock, balancing on a slackline, or just sitting outside soaking in the summer heat. We will have limited hammocks and slacklines for use so feel free to bring your own as well!

Beekeeping 101 with the Sustainability Demonstration House

The MTU Sustainability Demonstration House is excited to be offering Beekeeping 101 classes this summer!  If you are curious about backyard beekeeping and want to learn more about what it takes to set up a hive, then this is the class for you!  Please see the attached flyer for information on the class content, days, and times. Class space is limited, so sign up now!  (sign-up link can be found in the attached flyer).  Any questions can be sent to sdh@mtu.edu.

SDH Logo Competition

The MTU Sustainability Demonstration House (SDH) is in search of an official project logo!  We would like to invite students across campus to submit logo designs for the SDH project.  We have over $60 in prizes available, including gift cards to two local businesses: Refill U.P. and the Keweenaw Co-op.  The official contest guidelines are attached to this email.  Logos are due on August 14th and can be submitted via this Google form. 

Volunteers needed for Text Entry study

We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study exploring how well people are able to learn eyes-free text entry techniques. The study will consist of 8 sessions taking approximately one hour each over a period of about 2 weeks, and you will be paid $10 per session for your time, for a total of $80. This is an in-person study that will be conducted on Michigan Tech’s campus.  

To participate you must meet the following requirements: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a fluent speaker of English.
• Must be a citizen or resident alien of the United States.
• Must be physically able to tap on a smartphone device with both hands.
• Must be able to read the smartphone display. You may use whatever glasses, contacts, or reading glasses you would normally use for reading small format text.
• Must not have a hearing impairment

If you would like to take part, please contact Dylan Gaines at dcgaines@mtu.edu.

Capture Your Adventure: Summertime Snack

Huskies, time is flying by!!! It’s already week 8!!! We’re super excited about this one, because it was a student suggested theme…. Summertime Snack!!! The prize for this week is a backpack cooler with a picnic set! We know some of you are out adventuring in different countries, and we would love to see the different foods you get to snack on! We will also be extending this weeks deadline to Tuesday, since Monday is a holiday (and, we figure many folks will be grilling out!) Use the hashtag #captureyouradventuremtu to get involved!

Nama-Stay Outside on July 12th!

Join Student Leadership and Involvement on Tuesday, July 12th at noon for lunch time yoga outside on Walker Lawn! The session will be led by Brigitte Morin, Associate Teaching Professor in Biological Sciences and co-owner of Fresh Coast Yoga. All levels are welcome!

Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and water bottle. Don’t have you own mat? No worries! We will have a number of extras on hand for individuals to borrow.

S’mores and the Outdoors: A Recipe for Summer Fun

Join Student Leadership & Involvement along with International Programs & Services to enjoy a tasty summer treat and learn more about the many outdoor activities available in the Keweenaw.

Find Volunteer Opportunities on GivePulse

GivePulse is an online community enabling everyone to list, find, coordinate, and measure their impact in the community. Whether you are a volunteer, student, faculty, donor, or community member; GivePulse provides a platform for all to manage and coordinate experiences. GivePulse gives you a fuller understanding of the impact you have on your community. 

Have you logged in yet? Sign in to see opportunities in our area!

Need volunteers for an upcoming event? Let us know and we can help you share it to our GivePulse Community!

Don’t forget to register for K-Day!

Sunny days are heading your way! Grab your flip-flops and sunglasses because we are heading to the beach! K-Day Registration is still open, so reserve your spot now! Space and resources are limited, so do not delay!  This year’s theme will have you soaking up the fun at K-Day. Organizations can get creative with this beach vibes-themed student organization fair!

K-Day, or Keweenaw Day, is an annual tradition that will be held on Friday, September 9 beginning at noon. Students head to Chassell Centennial Park for an afternoon of food, fun, and music – it’s like a day at the beach!  K-day typically sees 3000-4000 students so this is an important recruitment opportunity for your organization.  Please have your organization’s event finalized before registering HERE.  

Keep in mind, the person you list as the primary contact for your organization’s registration will be the one receiving all communications.  They will need to keep an eye out for emails during the summer in case of any changes that are made to K-Day due to any updates we may need to make in regards to our campus Healthy and Safety Levels. 

Questions about K-Day can be directed to SLI at activities@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1963.

Juneteenth Celebration

Join Residence Education and Housing Services for a Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 17th from 1-3pm on the Douglass Houghton Hall Yard!

There will be a trivia contest with prizes, as well as snacks and yard games available to play! This event will also have educational materials to learn more about the history of the holiday. 

The origins of Juneteenth are directly related to the arrival of Union soldiers in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865, who were ordered to inform the enslaved people and the state’s residents that slavery had been abolished. This news was delivered more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared freedom for more than three million enslaved people living in the Confederate states. This holiday celebrates freedom for all Americans and serves as the longest-running African-American holiday. 

*Rain Location – Hillside Hall Lobby

Logo Contest for the Sustainability Demonstration House

The MTU Sustainability Demonstration House (SDH) is in search of an official project logo!  We would like to invite students across campus to submit logo designs for the SDH project.  We have over $60 in prizes available, including gift cards to two local businesses: Refill U.P. and the Keweenaw Co-op.  The official contest guidelines are attached to this email.  Logos are due on August 14th and can be submitted via this Google form. 

Bridgefest Engineering Camp needs your help!

Bridgefest Engineering Camp will take place this Friday, June 17th at Porvoo Park in Hancock, and is expecting a few hundred children throughout the day.

They are looking for graduate students, professional engineers, and undergrads to volunteer to support the days programming between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Each volunteer will get a t-shirt with the Bridgefest logo on it for volunteering their time. They have projects set up for children under 16 to complete and learn about the science behind the construction of bridges.

Hancock Rotary will be selling hot dogs, chips, and drinks at Porvoo Park at the same time as a fundraiser for the Hancock Dog Park amenities.

Please email Deb Mann at ddacoor@cityofhancock.net if you are able to help and share this with anyone you think may be interested. It is a fun event with a hands-on educational experience!

Capture Your Adventure with Student Mental Health and Well-being

Upcoming Primary Elections

The Michigan (Aug. 2nd), Wisconsin (Aug. 9), and Minnesota (Aug. 9) summer primary elections are all two months away. Now is the time to start making your plan to vote!

Start by checking if you are registered. Michigan residents can check their voter information online with the Department of State. Residents of other states can find their state verification tools on Vote411.org.

Next, ask yourself where you will be on election day. Not going to be at your permanent address? Request an absentee ballot! Michigan residents can request their ballot online. Learn how to request an absentee ballot in your state with vote.org.

Plan to be in town and ready to vote in person? Locate your polling place and the hours they will be open. Consider your schedule for that day and add your commitment to vote to your calendar so you don’t forget!

Most ballots have not yet been finalized. Keep an eye on the Student Scoop for future updates on reviewing the primary ballot in advance and helpful resources for reviewing candidates and issues in your area.

Thatcher Markham Memorial Run and Bridgefest Need Volunteer

We are proud to honor the memory of Thatcher Markham with a 5K run/walk event from Hancock to Houghton on June 17th at 7:00pm that supports the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association and Pigs ‘N Heat (Copper Country Police and Fire Relief Fund) in their missions to promote youth sports and support local fire/crime victims in the Copper Country. Thatcher’s family and our community tragically lost Thatcher at 12 years old as a victim of the 2018 Father’s Day flood in northern Houghton County. His memory has lived on through many local events and remembrances and this race is another way to make sure he is never forgotten by everyone in the Copper Country. It is also fitting that remembering Thatcher will help us with assisting local youth sports – Thatcher himself was a longtime CCJHA player – and local first-responders in their charitable work.

It takes many great volunteers to have a great event. If you can’t run/walk or aren’t up to it, but still want to help out a great cause, please email thatchermarkhammemorialrun@gmail.com to express your interest in assisting with the race. We need volunteers to help with organization prior to race day, race day, day-before registration and check-in, organizing the start and finish areas, transporting racer’s gear, helping with timing (splits), helping at the aid station, leading and sweeping the race, controlling traffic, setting up the course, etc. Even if you’re participating in the event, we still need your help. And you can still catch the parade in Houghton with most volunteer positions. Let us know what position preference you may have when emailing if any. Volunteers will need to sign a release form prior to volunteering.

If you’d like to register to run or walk, please see details at https://runsignup.com/thatchermarkhammemorialrun

Also, many volunteers are needed each year to make Bridgefest possible. Please consider signing up for a shift helping to supervise kids’ bounce houses, obstacle courses, and games on Saturday, June 18th from 12:00-7:00pm at the Kestner Waterfront Park, aka Chutes ‘N Ladders (10am setup). Please email Ryan (ratowles@mtu.edu) to volunteer if you can.

Join SLI for Plant-a-Palooza!

Bring a friend (or two!) and join us for our sixth annual Plant-A-Palooza!!

You can plant a succulent and take it home. You can also decorate the pot! Tuesday at 1 PM on Walker Lawn. We will be featuring a HUGE variety of succulents to choose from!! 

Plants, dirt, and pots will be provided – while supplies last! *Rain location – MUB Commons

Beach Clean-Up Volunteering Opportunity with KBIC’s Natural Resources Department

Summer Youth Programs

Summer is here in the Keweenaw. How will you make a difference this summer?

Join our team at Summer Youth Programs to help students in grades 6-11 explore their interests and experience college life this summer at Michigan Tech! You’ll build critical leadership and interpersonal skills while spending the summer in Houghton! Meet students from across the country and around the world while you lead their discovery of the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula. 

We’re looking for leaders like you to join our team this summer!

GSG Summer Softball League

Summer is on its way and so is GSG’s summer softball league! This no-holds-bar extreme slow-pitch Softball League will be held over the Summer Semester from June 9th to August 6th! Games will be held weekly on Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with Tuesday reserved for makeup games.

Don’t have any softball equipment you say? Well, no worries here! GSG will provide bats, balls, and gloves for every registered player. Of course, if you do have your own equipment, you are more than welcome to use them. Also, feel free to start recruiting for your team. Those who are not affiliated with a team but are interested in playing are welcome to register solo. We will find a team for you. If you don’t have enough players for a team, still register! We will help you to fill your team with available solo players.

Registration closes Thursday, June 2nd by midnight. For more information, visit https://gsg.mtu.edu/softball/

• Link to sign up

• Link to website

Throwback Thursday: 90’s Craft Edition

Join us for Throwback Thursday: 90’s Craft Edition – complete with some of your favorite crafts from the past!

Stop by the MUB Commons on Thursday, May 26 between 1:00 and 3:00 pm to make crafts, have some fun, and meet new people!!!

Crafts include:

• friendship bracelets
• velvet posters
• scratch art
• sand art wish bottles
• and more!!!

*Everyone is welcome, crafts are while supplies last.

Help the Angel Mission move to their new home!

After twenty years of serving the Keweenaw, the Angel Mission is moving to a new permanent location this Thursday, May 27th from 10 AM-3 PM. Volunteers will assist in loading store contents into a U-haul at their current location 119 5th St, Calumet, MI and unloading at their new address 433 5th St. Calumet. All community members are invited to assist!

The Angel Mission offers a variety of programs, including a free store that provides clothing and other household essentials, a food pantry, assistance with home heating and medical costs, a winter clothing giveaway, and the Angel Tree Christmas program. The organization is supported by the Portage Lake United Church in Houghton.
Sign up online through GivePulse or contact co-chairs Terry LaBonte (sterry@chartermi.net) orMike Quello (mydogdaffy@yahoo.com) for additional information.

Plant-A-Palooza is back!

Bring a friend (or two!) and join Student Leadership and Involvement for our sixth annual Plant-A-Palooza!!

You can plant a succulent and take it home. You can also decorate the pot! Tuesday at 1 PM on Walker Lawn. We will be featuring a HUGE variety of succulents to choose from!!

Plants, dirt, and pots will be provided – while supplies last! *Rain location – MUB Commons

Capture your Adventure this Summer!

Are you passionate about going on adventures and getting the chance to win cool prizes? Well then, we have the summer challenge for you!! Join the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being for the 2nd annual Capture Your Adventure summer photo challenge. With ten weeks of fun themes, weekly prizes, and four grand prizes, you’ll have a blast! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to follow along and #CaptureYourAdventureMTU !  

HuskyFAN Summer Information

MUB Board Presents…

Are you a tired college student? Stop by the MUB Commons on April 21 from 6-8pm to unwind before exam week! There will be supplies for a variety of crafts including string art, origami, macrame, and bracelets. You just need to bring yourself and have fun. Don’t miss your last chance to relax before finals!

K-Day Registration is OPEN

Sunny days are heading your way! Grab your flip-flops and sunglasses because we are heading to the beach!! K-Day Registration is officially open, so reserve your spot now! Space and resources are limited, so do not delay!  This year’s theme will have you soaking up the fun at K-Day!  Organizations can get creative with this beach vibes-themed student organization fair!

K-Day, or Keweenaw Day, is an annual tradition that will be held on Friday, September 9 beginning at noon. Students head to Chassell Centennial Park for an afternoon of food, fun, and music – it’s like a day at the beach!  K-day typically sees 3000-4000 students so this is an important recruitment opportunity for your organization.  Please have your organization’s event finalized before registering HERE.  

Keep in mind, the person you list as the primary contact for your organization’s registration will be the one receiving all communications.  They will need to keep an eye out for emails during the summer in case of any changes that are made to K-Day due to any updates we may need to make in regards to our campus Healthy and Safety Levels. 

Questions about K-Day can be directed to Rochelle Spencer at raspence@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1963.

Earth Day Dinner

Join us on April 22nd, 4-7 pm for the 2nd annual Earth Day Dinner! 90% of the food served in the McNair Dining Hall will be plant-based and 100% of the food and paper waste generated at the dinner will be diverted from the landfill. Some menu items include Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas, Red Lentil Curry, and Portabella Mushroom Burgers. Wads will have more plant-based options and a waste diversion station. Students with a meal plan are encouraged to donate any remaining guest passes to be used by off-campus students, faculty, and staff.

Swing on By!

Need a break from studying? Come to the MUB Alumni Lounge from 6 pm – 9 pm on Sunday, April 24th to get your blood pumping while listening to jazzy tunes by the Backroom Boys. This free Swing sponsored event is open to the Michigan Tech community and general public. No dance experience necessary and $5 donations are greatly appreciated. Hope you’ll swing by!

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week!

Each year, Michigan Tech students give their time and talent to benefit our community through campus programs like Make a Difference Day and Alternative Spring Breaks, as well as independent community service. In the past calendar year, 772 volunteers tracked their service on our volunteer management software, GivePulse. Together they have given 10,948 hours of service to our community. Thank you to each of those volunteers and all of the volunteers here in the Keweenaw who make our community stronger together!

Haven’t tracked your own service hours yet? Login to GivePulse using your Michigan Tech SSO today to add your impact! Creating your account is simple!

Want to get more involved in service? Login to GivePulse to find local and remote opportunities to give back.

Film Board Presents…

Join us this weekend for a special double showing of the amazing films Batman (1989) and The Dark Knight

Batman 1989 showtimes:
Friday Apr 22nd: 5:30,8:30,11:30

The Dark Knight showtimes:
Saturday Apr 23rd: 5:30,8:30,11:30

Batman 1989 is Rated PG-13 for language, some nudity, and violence 
The Dark Knight is rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and some menace

Located on Michigan tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are 3$ and concessions are 1$. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day.

5:30 Showtimes are to be shown with subtitles now!

The end of the semester often comes with a lot of stress. The Library wants to help! Along with campus partners, we are planning things to help ease that stress, encourage much needed breaks, and help you ace your exams. 

• Pause with Paws: Apr 21, 1-3pm —  Come hang out with library staff members’ adorable pets to dole out scratches and get some fresh air! Rovano Plaza 
• Stress-Free Finals Massages: Apr 23, 1-5pm  — Melt away the stress of finals week – no appointment needed! Student Mental Health and Well-Being, Library 103 and Staff Lounge (first floor)
• Pet Therapy: Apr 24, 1-3pm  — Spend time with trained therapy dogs for adorable destressing. Student Mental Health and Well-Being, Main Exhibit Hallway (first floor)
• Pancake Breakfast: Apr 24, 7-10pm  —  Up late studying? Grab some pancakes and bacon served up by the university administrators. Library Cafe 
• Snack Attacks: Apr 25, 26, & 27, after 6pm —  Stay fueled up during the final push with free snacks. Student Mental Health and Well-Being, Library

All Week

• See your pets while you study! — We’re compiling your pet photo submissions into a slideshow that will run on the library TVs during finals week.
• Brain Break Stations — give your brain some time off with games, coloring, and other odds and ends to fidget with. First and Second Floors
• VPOL Unplugged Space — Take a calm and quiet break from your screens and papers while relaxing in our comfiest chairs. East Reading Room, starting Apr 21 after 4pm

Admissions is Hiring!

Are you staying in the Keweenaw this summer? Are you looking for more hours for work? Apply to be a tour guide or desk worker with Admissions!

Requirements: Must be an undergraduate student (or May Grad) who has completed two (2) semesters at Michigan Tech. Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and be in good academic and social standing.

Campus Tour Guide: Show prospective Michigan Tech students and their families around campus while sharing your own amazing student experience to help them with their college decision. Shifts are available Monday through Friday from 9:00-10:30 a.m., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 11:30-1:00p.m., and 2-4 p.m. These shifts include both our am and pm tours as well as front desk visitor check-in.

Apply on Handshake!

Women in Physics Presents…

MTU alumni Dr. Binita Hona will be talking about her research as well as her journey as a student at Michigan Tech. She is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Utah. Her research title is “Periodic Emission from a Gamma-ray Binary”.
Please join us for a virtual interactive seminar brought to you by the Women in Physics if you want to; 1) Learn about High-Energy Astrophysics2) Ask questions about the postdoc application process3) Hangout with us and enjoy free snacks 

Time: 5:30 – 7 pm
Date: April 21, 2022Place: GLRC 202Event type: Hybrid
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/94108112278?pwd=T1dHT2FvRzh3aGpzUU5sVGI5MWVMUT09”

The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being Presents…

Join Jade and Cat at the husky statue Saturday night at 11:45pm to decompress before finals with snacks and screaming with friends right at midnight! Hope to see you there!

What you put into a class is what you will get out of it, so make the water work for you! Come find your depth. Whether you prefer the deep or the shallow end, you won’t be in over your head. Use the water for a workout that is low on impact but high in resistance, which will get your heart pumping and leave you feeling energized.

Apply for University Innovation Fellows!

The UIF program can empower you to become an agent of change! You will learn about human-centered design through Stanford’s d.school and get the chance to go to a conference in Silicon Valley, California! Applications are due by April 21st at 5pm.

As we come to the end of the 2022 spring semester at Michigan Tech, we have a few important updates to share regarding planned maintenance and general projects in the SDC as we make the transition to summer beginning April 30.

Friday, April 29 – Last day of Spring Semester building operations.
Saturday, April 30 – MTU Spring Commencement (SDC CLOSED)

Sunday, May 1 – Sunday, May 8 (SDC CLOSED)

Facilities that will be open
Gates Tennis Center: Monday-Friday 9 am-7 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Michigan Tech Nordic Trails
University Images
April 30, 8:00 am-5:00 pm and May 1st, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
May 2-15; Monday-Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday Noon-5:00 pm, Closed on Sunday

Monday, May 9 – Sunday, May 15

Facilities that will be open
Gates Tennis Center
Monday-Friday 9 am-7 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Michigan Tech Nordic Trails
OAP Rental Center
Monday-Friday 2:00 pm-6:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon-6:00 pm
Fitness Center (Temporarily reduced hours)
Monday-Friday 7:00 am-11:00 am & 3:00 pm-7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon-5:00 pm
Racquetball Courts (Temporarily reduced hours)
Monday-Friday 3:00 pm-7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon-5:00 pm
Locker Rooms 104, 105, 109, 109F, 109G, 107, 207B
Monday-Friday 6:30 am-7:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am-5:30 pm
Recreation Office
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Ticket Office
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon-5:00 pm
University Images
Monday-Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday Noon-5:00 pm, Closed on Sunday

Monday, May 16

Facilities that will be re-open
Climbing Wall
Pool
Locker Room 110
Multipurpose Room and Varsity Gym
Shooting Range
Planned maintenance and general projects that will take place during the SDC closure include:

SDC: Annual campus steam shutdown (no heat or hot water)
Ice Arena: Water Lines Replacement (no water)
SDC: Tile floor wax resurfacing (2nd floor)
Shooting Range: Trap, filters, and ductwork cleaning
Fitness Center: Upholstery Replacement, Additional Hallway Benches/Coat Racks
Recreation Office: Carpet replacement
Climbing Wall: OAP Staff Certification Training
Pool: Staff training, restricted access due to construction in SDC locker room 110
Locker Room 110: Sauna Renovation
Multipurpose Room and Varsity Gym: Floor Refinishing

Thank you for your patience during this short interruption as we work through these much-needed projects. For current SDC members, please accept complimentary access to Gates Tennis Center and the Michigan Tech Trails from April 30 to May 15. In addition, select areas in the SDC have been made available on a reduced schedule, therefore requests for SDC membership extension will not be accepted. We view this temporary shutdown as a way to make a positive impact on multiple areas of the facility without causing the need for further/additional/unplanned closures and disruptions. We stand by our commitment to make improvements to our facility that will benefit our users today and into the future.

The SDC will reopen fully on Monday, May 16, with summer hours in place through Sunday, August 29. Please note that the SDC and the Gates Tennis Center will be closed on May 30 and July 4 for University recognized holidays.